King Charles gave a speech to Canada’s parliament on Wednesday.

When he spoke during a symbolic visit to show support to Canada at one point, it has faced annexing threats from US President Donald Trump, Charles expressed his love for the country as he described as “strong and free.”

The speech that outlined the government’s plans for the next session was largely written by officials who worked for Prime Minister Mark Carney. But Charles was responsible for the comments about his love for Canada.

“Every time I come to Canada … a little more of Canada seeps into my bloodstream – and from there right to my heart,” said the monarch, accompanied by his wife Queen Camilla.

Charles referred to “the country that Canadians and I love so much,” but did not directly refer to Trump, who has imposed customs duties on Canadian exports and mice to transform Canada into the 51st US state.

The king said from his throne, “The Prime Minister and President of the United States has begun to find a new financial and security relationship between Canada and the United States. The rot in mutual respect and founded on common interests to provide transformation services for both sovereign nations”

King Charles is in Canadas for a very symbolic visit showing support to the nation that recognizes him as its sovereign but treasurer of US President Donald Trump as a 51 -US state.

After an invitation from Carney opened Charles Parliament, the first time a British monarch has performed the duty since his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth, did it 68 years ago.

Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to annex Canada, a proposal that is severely rejected by Carney, whose election gain last month came partly on the back of this attitude.

Charles has made subtle signals about his support for Canada in recent months, wearing Canadian medals, calling himself king of Canada and describing its flag as “a symbol that never fails to induce a sense of pride and admiration.”